First Holy Communion Program 2026–2027
We are pleased to welcome your child to our First Holy Communion preparation program.
The purpose of this program is to help children deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and prepare to receive Him for the first time in the Holy Eucharist.
Classes take place on Saturdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please mark the following dates in your calendar and plan to attend, as all sessions are mandatory.
There will be 8 classes this year for first communion, and 4 of them require the mandatory attendance of at least one parent. Please note that grandparents, siblings, and other relatives may not attend the parent sessions.
Registration opens on July 10, 2026 and closes September 11, 2026
We accept baptized Catholic children who attend the two Catholic elementary schools affiliated with St. Joseph the Worker Parish (Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Joseph the Worker School). We also welcome children from other Catholic and non-Catholic schools who provide a letter of permission from their pastor.
Please note that attendance at all sessions is mandatory. Missing more than one session and failing to make up the missed class may result in the sacrament being postponed.
The schedule published on this page reflects the program that St. Joseph the Worker Parish is able to offer this year. Families who already know that they will be away during several sessions, or who find that these dates do not fit their schedule, are welcome to explore preparation programs offered by other parishes.
Should you wish to register your child in another parish, the Pastor will be happy to provide any required letter of permission or documentation.
First Holy Communion classes schedule
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – 7:30 p.m. Parents’ Information Night (Mandatory Parent Attendance)
Saturday, September 19, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Introduction / God Loves Us
Saturday, October 3, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Sin and Forgiveness (Mandatory Parent Attendance)
Saturday, October 17, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Reconciliation
Saturday, October 31, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - God’s Mercy (Mandatory Parent Attendance)
Saturday, November 14, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - The Last Supper
Saturday, November 28, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - The Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist (Mandatory Parent Attendance)
Saturday, December 12, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - The Mass Explained
Saturday, January 9, 2027 – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Receiving Jesus Worthily (Mandatory Parent Attendance)
Thursday, January 14, 2027 – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Rehearsal (Mandatory Parent and Children Attendance)
The First Communion Mass date will be announced after registration is completed.
We look forward to accompanying your child and family on this important step in the life of faith.
